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Running Number
10,194,109
HEX
#9B8CBD
RGB
155, 140, 189
HSL
258°,27%,65%
HSV
258°,26%,74%
CMYK
18%,26%,0%,26%
Brightness
59%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#9B8CBD sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 27% saturation and 65% lightness, it reads as a softly muted, light tone — a balanced mid-energy presence that sits comfortably alongside other UI tones. Its RGB mix of 155, 140, 189 produces a 6.88:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #9B8CBD is a clear variant of CSS rosy brown — about 57 units away from #BC8F8F. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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